Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115241820 - Tree Top Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Yakima Service Location, Yakima, Wa
Site Address:
Tree Top Inc
101 S. Railroad Ave
Selah, WA 98942
Mailing Address:
Po Box 248 220 Second Avenue E, Selah, WA 98942
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2033
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/13/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/31/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 903200566 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 |
| Current Penalty | $8,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 0241100504 A | 05/28/1997 | 06/30/1997 | $3,600 | $3,600 | $0 | 06/05/1997 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 02415007 | 05/28/1997 | 05/13/1997 | $4,800 | $4,800 | $0 | 06/05/1997 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was being assisted by a coworker in clearing a jam in an auger. The coworker's job was to operate the auger's ON/OFF control switch. Employee #1 instructed the coworker to run the machine to move the debris so that it could be pried free. He then failed to tell the coworker to turn off the machine before reaching in to clear the debris. Before the coworker could deactivate the machine, Employee #1's hand had been caught by the moving parts. His arm was pulled into the auger up to his elbow, amputating his hand.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, JAMMED, LOCKOUT, AUGER, ARM, COMMUNICATION, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115241820 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
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